If you have already booked accommodation with Samurai Snow, you can book lessons through our booking portal.
NISS believes in creating lifelong memories for you and your family. They are passionate about the mountains and all Niseko has to offer. Their instructors are inspired to teach and pass on their knowledge to you, making snow sports an activity for all to enjoy!
They are proud suppliers of snow sport activities for 18 years and are an official resort operated Snowsports School, with two convenient locations in Hanazono and Hirafu.
Their skilled instructors and wide range of services allow them to accommodate every guests’ needs and aspirations, from novice to expert, child or adult, skier or snowboarder - come and create your memories with NISS!
Private Lessons Operation Dates
- 30th November 2024 to 6th April 2025
Location
All Private Lessons meet at the base of the Hanazono ski resort.
Getting Around Niseko is straightforward as Hanazono ski resort offers a shuttle service between Hirafu and Hanazono villages and the Niseko United Bus connects all four ski villages.
As an official resort-operated snowsports school, NISS is able to conduct all lessons throughout the four Niseko United Resorts.
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NISS Private Lessons
NISS Private Lessons are tailored to each guests individual needs and aspirations.
Great time and consideration is taken to carefully match guests with one of their inspired instructors to assist with achieving these goals.
Their private lesson products are designed with our guests needs in mind, importantly; flexibility in start time and location and lesson length, to create a fully individualised experience.
Whether guests who wish to fast track their progress with intensive tuition or families who want to spend time together, NISS Private lessons provide a premium service and outstanding opportunity to excel under the watchful and professional guidance of a NISS instructor.
Highlights
- Premium Facilities - The new 10-seater Gondola & heated hooded chair lift provides access to a variety of terrain, while the Hanazono Bowl accessed by two magic carpets is the perfect location for all learners
- Multi-Language - NISS instructors hail from all concerns of the globes; they will do their best to accommodate all language requests
- Priority Lift Access - Priority lift access in Hanazono will provide more time to enjoy the mountain
- Small Groups - Maximum 6 guests included in pricing, value for money for groups of similar ability
- Niseko Kids Classic Lunch - lunch add-on availbale for Niseko Kids Classic lessons. Kids enquiry a dedicated kids buffet style lunch at Hanazono 308 restaurant. Alleries and dietary requirements can be catered for.
- Galaxy of Kidz Access - Children can access the indorr adventure centre when a Niseko Kids Classic is booked. Find out more >
2024 / 25 Prices
- Starting point is Hanazono 308 or Park Hyatt
- 1 hour lunch break time is included within the lesson duration for Niseko Classic
- Twilight Lesson is available during night skiing period (14th December 2024 to 23rd March 2025)
- Lift passes and equipment hire are not included in the lesson prices
Why choose the Hanazono Ski Area?
- Perfect First Timer terrain & 3x magic carpets
- Great indoor facilities
- Priority lift queuing
- Lessons & Niseko Sports Equipment Hire combination convenience
Payment & Cancellation Terms
Payment
- Full payment via the booking portal is required to complete the booking
Cancellation
- 31 days or more prior to the lesson date: 25% cancellation fee
- Within 30 days of the lesson date: 100% cancellation fee
- "Cancellation" includes changes that reduce the overall value of the booking.
* Refunds are made in Japanese Yen. The amount that you receive in your home currency may differ from the amount you paid in your home currency due to exchange rate fluctuations.
Book NISS Group Lessons
You can book Diamond Pro Ski Lessons, Private Lessons and Group Lessons through the Booking Portal. Please check that you are selecting your preferred lesson product.
We are only able to book for guests who have already booked accommodation with Samurai Snow.
Please enter your Samurai Snow Reservation Number provided to you when you booked your accommodation in the form below and we will email booking instructions to you.
If you submit a booking request and have not already booked accommodation with Samurai Snow, we will do our best to respond to your enquiry but this will not always be possible.
We are not able to book 7 days or fewer before the start date.
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